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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.02, 2,904.69 and 1,220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.02, 2,904.69 and 1,220.50 is: 1,684.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.02 : 2,904.69 = 1,220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.02/2,904.69 = 1,220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.02x = 2,904.69 × 1,220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.02x = 3,545,174.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,174.15/2,105.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.15

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